2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-08-02UTC11:16:20+00:002018-08-02Light shines through tears in a concert with a luxurious line-up of VOCES8, the Academey of Ancient Music and Robert Hollingworth at the Milton Abbey Music Festival in Dorset. Light shining through tears: VOCES8 at Milton Abbeyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-durufle-voces8-hollingworth-milton-abbey-dorset-august-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/87918-voces8-c-ikon-arts.jpg510340VOCES8Ikon Arts2018-Aug-01, Milton Abbey: Bach ‘Actus Tragicus’ and Duruflé ‘Requiem’https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/milton-abbey/bach-actus-tragicus-and-durufle-requiem/01-august-2018/19-302018-08-012018-08-01Milton AbbeyBlandford ForumSouth-WestUnited KingdomDT11 0BZ50.819818262156545-2.2879564762115484

2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2016-12-23UTC08:48:19+00:002016-12-22The Sixteen launched us into the final days before Christmas with a well-thought out and diverse combination of songs on The Three Kings.Festive riches from The Sixteen at the Cadogan Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-three-kings-harry-christophers-sixteen-cadogan-december-2016Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/50582-adoration-of-the-magi-andrea-mantegna-resized.jpg510380Andrea Mantegna's The Adoration of the Magi2016-Dec-20, Cadogan Hall: The Sixteen: The Three Kingshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/the-sixteen-the-three-kings/20-december-2016/19-302016-12-202016-12-21Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.1573493

2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2015-06-08UTC09:08:30+00:002015-06-07James Gilchrist and Royal Northern Sinfonia conjure up the hills of Yeats' Ireland and Housman's Shropshire in a Late Mix concert at Sage Gateshead.Late Mix British Songs: James Gilchrist in settings of Yeats and Housmanen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gilchrist-orpen-royal-northern-sinfonia-june-2015Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/24130-james_gilchrist_operaomnia2.jpg510340James GilchristOperaomnia2015-Jun-06, Sage Two: Late Mix: Songs of Englandhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sage-two/late-mix-songs-of-england/06-june-2015/21-002015-06-062015-06-06Sage Gateshead: Sage TwoGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,,Gateshead Quays54.967776273509-1.60193860530853274

Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, with their director Graham Ross, wound up their North American tour with music for Advent at Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, with music by Howells, Britten, Tavener, Rutter, and Roderick Williams's haunting "O Adonai et Dux domus Israel."

2013Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-12-17UTC17:14:03+00:002013-12-17Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, with their director Graham Ross, wound up their North American tour with music for Advent at Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, with music by Howells, Britten, Tavener, Rutter, and Roderick Williams's haunting "O Adonai et Dux domus Israel."Choir of Clare College, Cambridge, impresses with music for Advent on tour in Clevelanden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-dec-2013-cleveland-clare-college-cambridgeBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTimothy Robsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/files/40607-tim-robson.jpgTimothy is an organist in Cleveland, Ohio. His repertoire extends to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he is a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim is Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University.https://bachtrack.com/files/3902-clare_choir.jpg580370Choir of Clare College, CambridgeNick Rutter2013-Dec-14, Fairmount Presbyterian Church: Choir of Clare College, Cambridgehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/fairmount-presbyterian-church/choir-of-clare-college-cambridge/14-december-2013/19-302013-12-142013-12-14Fairmount Presbyterian ChurchCleveland HeightsOhioUnited States441182757 Fairmount Blvd41.493211-81.5803014

After spending a short time away on the Southern coast of France, it was welcoming to attend a concert drawn from both sides of the continent shortly after returning: a French composer, two English composers and a work of a Frenchman arranged by a contemporary English musician.

Leeds is so lucky to have virtuoso violinist David Greed still within reach, ready and available to perform as a soloist at concerts like this with the excellent orchestra of which he was the youngest leader in the country when it was formed in 1978. It was really thrilling to experience The Lark Ascending live, and to see him standing there just a few feet in front of the audience.

2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:36:35+00:002012-12-21Richard Wilcocks reviews the Orchestra of Opera North playing at a Jubilee celebration in Leeds University's Great Hall.The Orchestra of Opera North sounds fresh and new in Leeds University's Great Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-leeds-great-hall-opera-north-orchestra-jubileeBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRichard Wilcockshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1972https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/1972https://bachtrack.com/files/152-richardwilcocks.jpgRichard Wilcocks has worked as a journalist, as a teacher and for the British Council. He sings bass with Leeds Festival Chorus.https://bachtrack.com/files/2076-orchestra_of_opera_north_1.jpg400400Orchestra of Opera North2012-Dec-19, University of Leeds Great Hall: Orchestra of Opera North: Jubilee Celebrationshttps://bachtrack.com/listing-leeds-great-hall-opera-north-orchestra-jubilee2012-12-192012-12-19University of Leeds Great HallLeedsYorkshire and the HumberUnited KingdomLS2 9JT53.8074017309291-1.556679010391244

The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded in 1682 by Charles II to provide soldiers with a rewarding retirement location, and the grounds and buildings are all fitting for the residency of the Chelsea Pensioners. Their concert season ranges from choral music for Remembrance to string quartets and piano trios, but tonight’s performance saw string orchestra classics from the London Serenata.

2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:33:27+00:002012-10-26Billie Hylton reviews Magdalena Filipczak and the London Serenata at the Royal Hospital Cheslea with Holst, Barber, Warlock and Vivaldi for strings.Well-known music for string orchestra at the picturesque Royal Hospital Chelseaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-royal-hospital-chelsea-serenata-vann-string-orchestra-filipczakBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngBillie Hyltonhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1847-magdalena_filipczak__14_.jpg400400Magdalena Filipczak2012-Oct-24, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, Chapel: London Serenata with Magdalena Filipczak violin at The RHC Concertshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/the-royal-hospital-chelsea-chapel/london-serenata-with-magdalena-filipczak-violin-at-the-rhc-concerts/24-october-2012/19-002012-10-242012-10-24The Royal Hospital Chelsea, ChapelLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW3 4SRRoyal Hospital Road51.4868464-0.1602164

In my notes for this evening’s concert by Renaissance, a chamber choir founded by the young singer, conductor and composer Ben Rowarth, one word kept recurring – “thoughtful”. This was a programme that had been carefully put together, and which was performed without any unnecessary flashiness or attempts to impress.

2012Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2013-11-07UTC16:27:35+00:002012-06-12A mature and thoughtful programme from Ben Rowarth's Renaissance Chamber ChoirRenaissance for Durhamen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-renaissance-choir-tavener-tavener-durhamBachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/1409-img_2794.jpg400400Renaissance2012-Jun-09, Durham Cathedral: Verumhttps://bachtrack.com/listing-renaissance-choir-tavener-tavener-durham2012-06-092012-06-09Durham CathedralDurhamNorth-EastUnited Kingdom54.7729200045295-1.576280593872074

We trudged through the snow to Kings Place, full of anticipation for an evening of beautiful music and festive cheer. The Barts Chamber Choir, conducted by Ivor Setterfield provided this, with a wonderful program from traditional audience carols to lesser known pieces by Berlioz, Howells and Vaughan Williams.